How far is Rochester, MN, from Beckley, WV?
The distance between Beckley (Raleigh County Memorial Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 729 miles / 1174 kilometers / 634 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beckley (BKW) to Rochester (RST) is 902 miles / 1451 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 13 minutes.
Raleigh County Memorial Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Beckley to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beckley to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 729.463 miles
- 1173.957 kilometers
- 633.886 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 728.546 miles
- 1172.482 kilometers
- 633.089 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Beckley to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh County Memorial Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beckley and Rochester?
The time difference between Beckley and Rochester is 1 hour. Rochester is 1 hour behind Beckley.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Beckley to Rochester generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 282 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Beckley to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh County Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beckley, WV |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BKW |
| ICAO Code: | KBKW |
| Coordinates: | 37°47′14″N, 81°7′27″W |
| Destination | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |